Monday, October 6, 2008

Action Figure: Leonardo of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, if he'd been designed by Jim Lee

Back in 1995, Jim Lee redesigned Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (apparently, not Leonardo). Here's the description of the line of toys:
The Turtles have undergone massive mutation, courtesy of master comic book artist Jim Lee. And Donatello's been given a massive mutant makeover. He's bulked up and greener than ever. To go along with his new superhero physique, Donatello's got a massive mutant attitude to match! Donatello and his battlin' bros are pounding the streets of the windy city in search of that maniacal mutant Shredder and the evil Overlord, leader of the Vicious Circle. And they've found 'em! Donatello is ready and willing to unload all the massive mutant fury of his totally redesigned battlin' bos and never-dull shreddin' hand razors, just like any prepared Ninja. Donatello has his trusty super steeled Ninja armor for those up close and personal confrontations. All this battlin' gear should be enough to send those menacing mutants and freaks back bookin' back to their hide-out. But hopefully they'll return, because Turtle rule #68 says, "It's no fun kickin' mutant butt without your Turtle teen bros around." And Turtle rule #43 says, "The more freaks of nature fightin' along side you, the better." And there's one now! It's that fin-headed freak cop, Savage Dragon!

This begins the most feared evil-eradicating alliance ever created! The Turtles and Savage Dragon team up to do battle with the forces of organized evil that threaten to wreack havoc on the peace-loving world. Get ready for the most savage, mutant action this side of the sewers with the ultimate Green Team!

Here's what Lee's versions of Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo look like:




Here's what the Savage Dragon figure looked like:


Alex CF, creator of gruesome oddities and ephemera, created a Leonardo to finish out the line of toys:



I highly recommend a trip to Alex's site to see creations like his homemade vampire hunting kit and Alice in Wonderland keepsake.

Also, eBay has a few of the Jim Lee TMNTs on sale, and also one of the Savage Dragons.

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